Monday, February 11, 2008

The Dr. Phil of Kindergarten

The big lesson in kindergarten today was on feelings. Aidan got off the bus abuzz with talk about sad and happy, shy and angry. I heard him discussing his day with Brennan a few hours later.

Aidan: "What did you do at Sports Camp today Brennan?"

Brennan: "I didn't have sports camp. Too much snow. Mommy said we couldn't go."

Aidan: "Hmmm, and how did that make you feel Brennan?"

Brennan: "I don't know."

Aidan: "Were you sad you didn't go to Sports Camp?"

Brennan: Shrugs his shoulders, "I guess so."

Aidan: "Were you mad you didn't go to Sports Camp?"

Brennan: "Maybe."

Aidan smiles brightly and slaps Brennan on the shoulder, "Brennan, do you know what? Those are your feelings! Your feelings!" Brennan nods his head in some half hearted agreement.

Meanwhile, I was doubled over with muffled laughter. My child has become the Dr. Phil of Kindergarten. I fully expect his next comment to be something akin to 'how's that working for you?'.

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